How to Pronounce "break for"
expression
ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
BRAYK-for, BRAYK-fer, BRAYK-fur
bɹˈeɪk/ /fˈɔː
brayk-FOR
Definition
'Break for' can mean to pause what you're doing in order to do something else (such as 'break for lunch'), or to suddenly move quickly toward something (such as 'break for the door').
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
bɹˈeɪk/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRAYK-for, BRAYK-fer, BRAYK-fur
UK
brayk-FOR
Listen in Context
Let's break for lunch at noon.
The class will break for a short break every hour.
They broke for coffee during the meeting.
When the alarm rang, everyone broke for the exit.